We did 100 bags last year and then started with candy from a bowl and figured between 120 and 130. This year we made up 120 bags. Even though we have always had an increasing number of Trick-Or-Treaters turnout each year, in the back of my head I always think, "what if no one comes?" Actually, the candy is the least expensive part of this holiday for us, but for some reason getting together the candy is when I think about it. Maybe it's because I worry we'll eat the candy that's left over and we'll both go into diabetic coma...
Wow! That is a substantial amount of treats! This is really generous of you. I know I would have loved trick-or-treating at your house when I was a kid!
ReplyDeleteThanks Justine. Children and parents spending a holiday focused on their children is really what it' s all about.
DeleteThe treat bags are sooooo cute! Such lucky kids! This was the stuff of my dreams as a Halloween-less Aussie kid. Haha. We're making progress though... there were a bunch of store catalogues in the mailbox today and they all had some Halloween merchandise in them. Baby steps! ;D
ReplyDeleteNice to hear Emma! I do forget sometimes that not every country celebrates Halloween...
DeleteHow fun! I always liked getting goodie bags as a kid. We sure don't get that many kids - I blame the dark street.
ReplyDeleteThey do seem to be increasing every year Lisa, almost afraid to promote our efforts beyond our neighborhood. Dark street or not, "Build it and they will come!"
DeleteJust want to wish you and yours a very Happy Halloween, Mark! It's technically over here, but I'm going to stretch it out for as long as (in)humanly possible! ;) We got 6 trick or treaters, two up on last year, so Australia is definitely making Halloweenie progress!
ReplyDeleteHappy belated Halloween Emma! Sorry so late, it's been an exhausting few days. Glad to hear Halloween made it's appearance in Australia! Hope to catch up on my blog reading this evening, I'm sure you have a few I've missed!
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